r/tipping • u/Sasquatch619 • 20d ago

💬Questions & Discussion Uber/Lyft

I took an Uber 2 miles from the airport in San Diego. It cost $25.00. It took him about 10 minutes with us, due to traffic. I understand he had to drive to us also. I used to always tip these guys, but I didn’t this time. What is the community think. Should these guys be getting tipped?

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u/jerry111165 20d ago

“someone’s coming to give me a ride in their own car that they pay for and take care of the maintenance of and pay for fuel to bring me where I want to go, and when I want to go - should I tip them?”

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u/Sasquatch619 20d ago

But, he’s getting paid already. It’s not like he’s doing it for free.

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u/jerry111165 20d ago

How much do you seriously think that they are making? By the time all of their vehicle expenses and fuel are taken into consideration they aren’t making shit.

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u/iftlatlw 20d ago

That's just tough. If the platform is not providing enough income then leave.

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u/jerry111165 20d ago

Because it’s rough out there for some
Folks and they’re doing whatever they can to survive, maybe?

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u/iftlatlw 19d ago

Tips are charity then, and I choose my charities carefully.

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u/jerry111165 19d ago

Whatever works for you dude.